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Theatre Royal

George Bell, Charles John Phipps

alias Royal Colosseum
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Important events

(detail)1867 | construction
The first theatre on the site was built in 1867 by the architectural practice of Clarke & Bell.
(detail)1879 | fire
Fire destroyed the interior.
(detail)1880 | opening
The building was rebuilt in 1880 by C. J. Phipps, reusing the surviving exterior walls.
(detail)1895 | fire

(detail)1895 | alteration
It was reconstructed by Phipps largely to his previous design.
(detail)50. 's 20. century | alteration
It was converted to television studios.
(detail)1969 | Fire

(detail)70. 's 20. century | alteration
Derek Sugden of Arup Associates renovated the theatre as an opera house in 1974–5 and it continues today as the home of Scottish Opera, as well as hosting a variety of other types of productions. The magnificent auditorium with its delicate neoclassical plasterwork has been carefully restored.

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George Bell |main architect

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